Sport offers fun, fitness for whole family

12:08 PM,
Jan. 6, 2014

Children learn to ski through the Mountain Cats program at the Catamount Snow Sports School.

Written by

Andrea Pyros
For the Poughkeepsie Journal

What state has the most operating ski areas? If you guessed New York, with 50, you'd be correct. Between the excellent ski resorts and our area's long winters, it's not surprising that many local parents want to get their children on the slopes so the whole family can enjoy this classic winter sport together.

"Skiing is especially great for family outings because all generations of family can ski - kids, parents and grandparents," says Dave Byrd, director of risk and regulatory affairs for the National Ski Areas Association, a trade association for ski area owners and operators. Here's ...